You’re better off without us 13 Mar 2015 An American soccer expert explains why, despite some pretty noble intentions, that his nation’s leagues and federations aren’t ever going to be decent stewards of the Canadian game...
Starting from scratch 13 Mar 2015 “Until two to three years ago, the relationship was non-existent,” says Montagliani. “Basically, we were a foregone conclusion to our friends from the south. But we have strengthened our relationship, first with the USSF, and now we have better relationships at the MLS level, and the NASL level. Our relationships are improving but, remember, it’s been just two or three years.”
It’s our turn 25 Jun 2014 To CONCACAF, it doesn’t matter if it’s Canada who gets the job done, or another of the countries from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
French connection for MLS Academy coaches 25 Feb 2013 Major League Soccer has announced a new partnership with the French Football Federation, one which will see an academy coach from each of the 19 MLS teams get professional development at the famed Clarefontaine Academy.
Minnesota gets NASL stay of execution, while Virginia readies expansion announcement 30 Oct 2012 The eight other current NASL teams are taking a wait-and-see attitude with the Minnesota Stars.
New refereeing set-up won’t affect Canadian quota for MLS matches 7 Mar 2012 Major League Soccer's new refereeing structure will not limit opportunities for Canadian officials.
NASL gets full Division-2 sanction 3 Mar 2012 The decision, made by the USSF in Miami this morning, ensures stability for FC Edmonton, Puerto Rico Islanders and the six U.S. mainland teams in the circuit, as well as the coming expansion franchise from Ottawa.
Open Cup format confirms NASL’s Division-2 status in 2012 11 Jan 2012 The USSF confirmed that all six U.S.-based (yes, Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, but let’s not get into that here) NASL teams will be entered in the Open Cup as official Div.-2 representatives. It’s easy to follow the logic from there. If the teams are scheduled to play later this year as official Div.-2 entrants, then NASL must be regarded as Div.-2.
MLS to unveil unbalanced 2012 schedule with “rivalry focus” 10 Nov 2011 Garber wouldn’t say exactly what the new format will be, but it will have a “rivalry” focus. So, expect to see more Cascadia games for the Whitecaps. More Colorado vs. Real Salt Lake. More Chivas vs. Los Angeles Galaxy. And Toronto and Montreal could face each other more than twice next season.
GOLTV confirms talks with NASL over 2012 coverage 13 Oct 2011 GOLTV has confirmed that it is in talks with the NASL about extending its coverage of the league into the 2012 season.